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Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many retired police officers in Northern Ireland have been issued with a firearms authorisation card. - No figures given.
Answer

Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many retired police officers in Northern Ireland have been issued with a firearms authorisation card. [198295] Mr. Pearson: There is no legislative provision for a firearms authorisation card. Retired police officers wishing to hold firearms must do so on the authority of a firearm certificate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198295; 426 c1361W;426 c1365W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Licensing Firearms Northern Ireland Police Police Service of Northern Ireland Retirement
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk